EU institutions Flashcards
(19 cards)
what are the 5 main institutions of the EU
- European commission
- European council
- council of the EU
- European parliament
- European court of Justice
what does the European commission do?
- proposes laws/budget
- implements laws
- guardian of the Treaties
who is in the European commission
27 commissioners, 1 per country, independent of national interest
who does the commission represent
the people of europe
What does the European Council do?
Sets EU’s agenda and makes key political decisions
Who is in the European Council?
Heads of government of all member states
Who does the Council represent?
The member states
What does the Council of the EU do?
Passes, amends, or rejects legislation
Who is in the Council of the EU?
Government ministers from each member state
Who does the council of the EU represent?
The member states
What does the European Parliament do?
Passes, amends, or rejects legislation
Who does the European parliament represent?
The people of Europe
Who is in the European Parliament?
705 elected MEPs from 27 countries
What does the European Court of Justice do?
Interprets EU law
Who is in the Court of Justice?
1 judge per member state
What does the court of justice represent?
Justice
Which institutions form the EU executive?
European Commission & European Council
Which institutions form the EU legislature?
European Parliament & Council of the EU
Which institution is the judiciary?
European Court of Justice
